The Sun

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What layer of the sun gives it a reddish color during a solar eclipse?

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Chromosphere

Front

What is the middle layer of the sun's interior that contains very tightly packed gas?

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Radiation zone

Front

What is an explosion on the sun that releases huge amounts of energy?

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Solar Flare

Front

Does the sun spin on its axis?

Back

TRUE

Front

What is the approximate temperature of the sun's core?

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15 million degrees Celsius

Front

What is the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere called?

Back

Corona

Front

What is the process by which the sun generates energy?

Back

Nuclear fusion

Front

What are sunspots?

Back

Dark spots on the sun's surface caused by magnetic activity.

Front

What is the significance of solar wind?

Back

It affects space weather and can impact satellites and power grids on Earth.

Front

What is the solar cycle?

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An approximately 11-year cycle of solar activity, including sunspots and solar flares.